Pearl: Sheriff investigates shooting by police

The Rankin County Sheriff's Department continues investigating a Feb. 14 incident in Pearl in which Pearl police officers fired shots at a man who threatened them with a pistol. The man was not hit but was taken to a local hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. Officials said the investigation came at the request of Pearl Police Chief Ben Schuler. Three officers who fired shots are on administrative leave with pay for the duration of the investigation.

ALSO: Pearl aldermen recently reappointed Jill Havard to the Pearl Public School District board. The Pearl native was appointed in 2011 to fill a vacant seat and will now serve a full, five-year term in office.

COMING UP: The Pearl Public School District has set April 21 to make up one of two days the district was closed because of inclement weather. The other missed day was made up on Feb. 17.

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Pearl: Sheriff investigates shooting by police

The Rankin County Sheriff's Department continues investigating a Feb. 14 incident in Pearl in which Pearl police officers fired shots at a man who threatened them with a pistol.